ATI RN
ATI OB Maternal Newborn Nurs 4650 Questions
Extract:
Client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine. Which one of the following findings indicate that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A firm fundus indicates effective uterine contraction, the desired effect of methylergonovine to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
Client in premature labor receiving terbutaline
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in premature labor and is receiving terbutaline. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects that should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyspnea may indicate pulmonary edema, a serious terbutaline side effect requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Client in preterm labor receiving magnesium sulfate IV
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can cause respiratory depression; monitoring respiratory rate is critical to detect toxicity.
Extract:
Client in labor with epidural anesthesia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client in labor who has had epidural anesthesia for pain relief. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication from the epidural block?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension is a common epidural complication due to sympathetic nerve blockade, requiring prompt intervention.
Extract:
Woman contemplating pregnancy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is instructing a woman who is contemplating pregnancy about nutritional needs. To reduce the risk of giving birth to a newborn who has a neural tube defect, which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Folic acid reduces neural tube defect risk by supporting early neural tube formation in the fetus.